set

sɛt
setting
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Translation of set from English into Dutch,

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Verb

tr.
1.

position

put something in a specific place
  • She set the vase on the table.Ze plaatste de vaas op de tafel.
2.

condition

cause to be in a particular state
  • The news set him thinking.Het nieuws bracht hem aan het denken.
3.

decide or specify

decide or clearly state something officially or formally
vaststellen bepalen regels vastleggen besluiten nemen
  • The teacher set the rules for the class.De leraar stelde de regels voor de klas vast.

Noun

1.

technology

US
device for receiving broadcast signals
US
  • He turned on the television set to watch the news.Hij zette de televisie aan om naar het nieuws te kijken.
2.

social group

group of people with shared interests
  • The jazz set meets every Friday night.De jazzclub komt elke vrijdagavond bijeen.
3.

math concept

TECH.
group of distinct objects treated as one whole
TECH.
  • The set contains three numbers: 2, 4, and 6.De verzameling bevat drie getallen: 2, 4 en 6.

Adjective

1.

preparation

ready or prepared for action or use
  • The actors are set for the scene.De acteurs zijn klaar voor de scène
2.

planning

prearranged or established
  • The meeting time is set for 3 PM.De vergadertijd is vastgesteld op 15.00 uur.
3.

stability

fixed in position or state
  • The jewels were set in gold.De juwelen waren vastgezet in goud.
4.

determination

determined to do something
  • She was set on winning the race.Ze was vastbesloten om de race te winnen.
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Expressions with set: examples in English and translations in Dutch

opzetten
klaarzetten
They set up the equipment for the concert.
helemaal klaar
gereed
We are all set for the trip.
laten uitstappen
uitstappen
The bus set down passengers at the station.
betreden
binnenkomen
She never set foot in that house again.
de klok terugzetten
de tijd terugdraaien
Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.
aansteken
The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.

Synonyms and analogies of set in English

Examples of set in a sentence

  • They set the chairs in a circle for the meeting.
  • The incident set her worrying about safety.
  • His actions set the team on a new path.
  • The committee set the deadline for submissions.
  • She set strict criteria for the scholarship.
  • The stars appeared as the sun set behind the mountains.
SET
sɛt
Acronym

acr: Stock Exchange of Thailand

TECH.
the main stock exchange in Thailand
TECH.
effectenbeurs van Thailand de belangrijkste effectenbeurs in Thailand
  • Investors watch the SET closely for market trends in Thailand.Beleggers volgen de effectenbeurs van Thailand nauwlettend voor markttrends in Thailand.

Translations of "set" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
setnm.

During the third game set, she changed her strategy completely.

Tijdens de derde game set gooide ze haar hele strategie om.

stelnn.

Stop trying to be all things to all people and set boundaries.

Stop met proberen alles voor iedereen te zijn en stel grenzen.

Adjective / Participle
ingesteldpp.

He complained about the ungodly hour his alarm clock was set to.

Hij klaagde over het onzalige tijdstip waarop zijn wekker stond ingesteld.

gezetadj./pp.

The lyric is set to a melody that enhances its emotional impact.

De songtekst is gezet op een melodie die het emotionele effect versterkt.

Verb
instellenv.

The dimmer allows us to set the light intensity just right for reading.

Met de dimmer kunnen we de lichtsterkte precies goed instellen om te lezen.

zettenv.

The crew cheered when they finally set foot on land again.

De bemanning juichte toen ze eindelijk weer voet aan wal zetten.

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set: Examples and translations in context

The band played a smashing set that energized the entire festival.

De band speelde een vlammende set die het hele festival opzweepte.

A large dining room set can comfortably fit the entire family.

Aan een grote eetkamer set kan de hele familie comfortabel zitten.

Each game set lasts about twenty minutes in this sport.

In deze sport duurt elke game set ongeveer twintig minuten.

Each kitchen knife in the set has a different purpose and size.

Elk keukenmes in de set heeft zijn eigen functie en formaat.

The rockers played an energetic set that got the crowd jumping.

De rockers speelden zo'n energieke set dat het publiek stond te springen.

Their dining room set includes a table with six chairs.

Hun eetkamer set bestaat uit een tafel met zes stoelen.

Their old dinnerware set was replaced with a modern and sleek design.

Hun oude servies is vervangen door een moderne en strakke set.

Each beer glass in the set had a unique shape and size.

Elk bierglas in de set had een eigen vorm en formaat.

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